Cardholder for Containers

ABSTRACT

A cardholder for labelling containers designed for storing, transporting, distributing and delivering all types of products or parts. The cardholder includes an upper longitudinal edge, a lower longitudinal edge, and lateral edges, all of which surround and protect a frame, the frame including a transparent sheet. The upper longitudinal edge includes a trapezoidal opening having a slope that increases from bottom to top for inserting a label, and the lateral edges include female projections that couple to lugs included in the walls of the container.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention refers to a cardholder for labelling containers designed for storing, transporting, distributing and delivering all types of products or parts.

It is of particular use in the warehousing industry.

TECHNICAL PROBLEM TO ADDRESS AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the current state of the art, there are numerous known cardholders for identifying the contents of boxes or containers; however, due to the bustle and how often said containers are used, these cardholders end up deteriorating or coming off irreversibly, so that they either need to be fixed again by means of rivets on the free area of the container, or the container is discarded and replaced for a new one.

Generally, it has been shown that using rivets in cardholders is very inconvenient since the heads of said rivets can interact negatively with the contents of the container.

In addition, another inconvenient of using rivets is that as the cardholders deteriorate and need to be replaced for new ones, the superposition of some rivets over others ends up gravely damaging the appearance of the container.

Therefore, the present invention solves the aforementioned problems of the state of the art, providing a new cardholder that is characterised in that it comprises means for coupling to and decoupling from the walls of a container. Said means consists of female projections, that fit into lugs of the container and are secured by means of screws.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention refers to a cardholder for containers, with a rectangular perimeter, comprising an upper longitudinal edge, a lower longitudinal edge, and lateral edges, all of which surround and protect a frame.

The upper longitudinal edge comprises a trapezoidal opening having a slope that increases from bottom to top for inserting a label, and the lateral edges comprise female projections that couple by means of pressure fitting to lugs included in the walls of the container. The opening comprises an anti-return stop for holding the label in place.

The cardholder is preferably manufactured using plastic materials, and it is fixed to the lugs of the container by means of screws.

The frame, which is preferably rectangular and it is divided in three sections, comprises a transparent sheet. A rear side of the frame comprises protrusions that press the label against the wall of the container.

According to a first embodiment, the lower longitudinal edge of the cardholder comprises tabs that are inserted in complementary openings of a lower edge included in the walls of the container, with said tabs stopping the label from coming off.

According to a second embodiment, the lower longitudinal edge of the cardholder, which in this case does not comprise tabs, rests on a lower edge included in the walls of the container, with said lower edge stopping the label from coming off.

According to a third embodiment, the lower longitudinal edge comprises a longitudinal rubber reinforcement that acts as a stop preventing the label from coming off, in this way allowing the cardholder to be placed at the desired height on the wall of the container.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

To complete the description and in order to give a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this specification is accompanied by a series of drawings that are an integral part of said specification, wherein, for illustration purposes and without limitation, the following has been represented:

FIG. 1 shows, in elevation, a section of the plant according to section AA and a section of the profile according to section BB.

FIG. 2 shows a profile view of the cardholder of the previous figure

FIG. 3 shows the rear side of the cardholder.

FIG. 4 shows the details of a section of the wall of the container with the cardholder coupled to it, according to section CC.

FIG. 5 shows a detailed perspective view of the cardholder coupled to the container.

FIG. 6 shows a front view of the cardholders coupled to the containers.

A list of the different components that have been represented in the figures and which are comprised in the invention is detailed below:

1. Cardholder.

2. Plastic frame.

3. Upper longitudinal edge of the cardholder.

4. Lower longitudinal edge of the cardholder.

5. Lateral edge of the cardholder.

6. Female projection.

7. Opening of the cardholder.

8. Slot of the opening.

9. Stop of the opening.

10. Protrusions of the rear side of the cardholder.

11. Sheet.

12. Lug of the container.

13. Wall of the container.

14. Screw.

15. Rear side of the cardholder.

16. Tabs.

17. Lower edge of the walls of the container.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The object of the present invention describes a new design of a cardholder (1) that is very easy and simple to couple to and decouple from the walls of a container.

The cardholder (1) for containers that is the invention is made of plastic, it has a rectangular perimeter and comprises an upper longitudinal edge (3), a lower longitudinal edge (4), and lateral edges (5), all of which surround and protect a frame (2), which comprises a transparent sheet (11) displaying the label inserted therein.

The upper longitudinal edge (3) comprises a trapezoidal opening (7) having a slope that increases from bottom to top that facilitates inserting the label, and the lateral edges (5) comprise female projections (6) that couple by means of pressure to lugs (12) included in the walls of the container (13).

In addition, the opening (7) comprises an anti-return stop element (9) for holding the label in place in case the container on which the cardholder (1) is mounted on is toppled. By simply resting the fingers on the stop element (9), said element opens and closes in a retractable way.

According to a first embodiment, FIG. 5 shows how the lower longitudinal edge (4) of the cardholder (1) comprises tabs (16) that are inserted in complementary openings of a lower edge (17) included in the walls of the container (13), with said tabs (16) stopping the label from coming off.

According to a second embodiment, the lower longitudinal edge (4) of the cardholder (1), which in this case does not comprise tabs (16), rests on the lower edge (17) of the walls of the container (13), with said lower edge (17) acting as a stop to prevent the label from coming off.

According to a third embodiment, the lower longitudinal edge (4) of the cardholder (1) comprises a longitudinal rubber reinforcement that acts as a stop for preventing the label from coming off, allowing the cardholder (1) to be placed at the desired height on the wall of the container (13).

According to a preferred embodiment, as shown in the figures, the frame (2) is rectangular and it is divided in three sections. However, the inner design of the frame (2) can have any other shape or design, such as a single section, two sections, a circular shape, a polygonal shape, etc.

As shown in the figures, the cardholder (1) is coupled by pressing it against one of the walls of the container (13). In order to do so, the lateral edges (5) comprise female projections (6) that are coupled by pressure fitting to lugs (12) comprised in the walls of the container (13). Once the female projections (6) of the cardholder (1) have been fitted in said lugs (12), the cardholder (1) is fixed to said lugs (12) by means of screws (14). In this way, the cardholder (1) is perfectly secured, without being able to move, exerting a noticeable pressure on the wall of the container (13).

Since these means for fixing the cardholder (1) avoid the use of rivets, this guarantees that the products inside the container are not damaged by the heads of these rivets, which protrude from the inner walls of the container.

If the cardholder deteriorates with use (1), it is only necessary to remove the screws (14) from the lugs (12), decouple the female projections (6) from said lugs (12), and replace the cardholder (1) for a new one.

The front face of the frame (2) is flat while the rear face (15) comprises protrusions (10) that make it possible to hold the label more firmly, wedging it between the wall of the container (13) and the frame (2).

The present invention is not limited by the embodiment disclosed herein. Other embodiments can be made by persons skilled in the art in light of this description. In consequence, the scope of the invention is defined by the following claims. 

1. A cardholder for containers comprising: an upper longitudinal edge, a lower longitudinal edge, and lateral edges, all of which surround and protect a frame, wherein the frame comprises a transparent sheet, wherein the upper longitudinal edge comprises a trapezoidal opening having a slope that increases from bottom to top for inserting a label, and the lateral edges comprise female projections that couple to lugs included in walls of the container.
 2. The cardholder for containers according to claim 1, wherein the cardholder has a rectangular perimeter.
 3. The cardholder for containers according to claim 2, wherein the female projections are coupled to the lugs by pressure fitting.
 4. The cardholder for containers according to claim 3, wherein the opening comprises an anti-return stop for holding the label in place.
 5. The cardholder for containers according to claim 4, wherein the lower longitudinal edge of the cardholder comprises tabs that are inserted in complementary openings of a lower edge included in the walls of the container.
 6. The cardholder for containers according to claim 4, wherein the lower longitudinal edge of the cardholder rests on a lower edge included in the walls of the container.
 7. The cardholder for containers according to claim 4, wherein the lower longitudinal edge of the cardholder comprises a longitudinal rubber reinforcement that acts as a stop to prevent the label from coming off.
 8. The cardholder for containers according to claim 1, wherein the cardholder is manufactured using plastic materials.
 9. The cardholder for containers according to claim 1, wherein the frame is rectangular and is divided in three sections.
 10. The cardholder for containers according to claim 1, wherein the cardholder is fixed to the lugs of the container by screws.
 11. The cardholder for containers according to claim 1, wherein a rear face of the frame comprises protrusions that press the label against the wall of the container. 